MOT Status
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65,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
slight corrosion to n/s/f floor
slight corrosion to n/s/f floor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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J400 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J400 BEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J400 BEW registered?
J400 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is J400 BEW safe to buy?
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